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Deep Dive: Upstate NY gets slammed by 17 tornadoes in just seven days
Upstate New York was hammered by 17 confirmed tornadoes in one week, the most since official tornado records began in 1950. The twisters came in two waves: seven on July 10, and 10 on July 15 and 16.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Another Voice: New York must live up to its mission to combat climate change
Last month, the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron Doctrine, opening the floodgates for challengers to overturn years of climate regulations and protections. It’s terrifying. For 40 years, federal agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had the power to interpret laws passed by Congress using their expertise; now it’s up to the courts.
Down for the count: Hand count paper ballots only where it makes a difference
New York State moved to paper ballots in 2010 and, after strenuous pushing from these columns, in 2020, adopted a law requiring when to do hand counts when the results are very close. But that 2020 law needs to be modified, as some of the ridiculous hand counts being conducted...
1 Of New York’s Favorite Restaurant Chains Raising Prices Again
Is this the best way to treat your New York "family?" Olive Garden used to proudly say "When you're here, you're family." That famous slogan was replaced in 2012 after 14 years. The company now goes with a similar slogan "We're all family here." Olive Garden Raising Prices. However, Olive...
Party At The Pier To Raise Money For FeedMore WNY
Coming up on August 1st, you can party at the Pier and help raise money for all the programs that FeedMore WNY runs across Western New York. Party at the Pier is one of FeedMore WNY's biggest fundraisers and it will take place on Thursday, August 1st from 6- 9 pm at Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St. in Buffalo.
Iconic Upstate NY Boat Tour Ranked on List of North America’s Best
An incredibly popular boat tour, which has been bringing passengers as far "Upstate" in New York as you can go for generations, was named among North America's best. The tour was included in a USA Today's 10Best Readers Poll on the subject, finishing in the top-ten. It's been nearly two...
Even More Tornadoes Touch Down in New York State
As the National Weather Service continues to tally up the record number of tornadoes that struck the week of July 15, more storms are dropping even more twisters in parts of the state. This all comes in addition to the remnants of Hurricane Beryl spawning seven tornadoes across New York earlier in July.
Massive Vegetable Recall At Walmart In New York
The FDA has issued a massive recall for vegetables that were sold at Walmarts across New York State. Wiers Farm, Inc. has expanded the voluntary recall on Whole and vegetables due to possible contamination with Listeria. READ MORE: TRUCK RECALL HAS MASSIVE IMPACT ON DRIVERS IN NEW YORK. Listeria is...
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